Victor Glover, Artemis II, and the Space Race in context of American Imperialism Or... while it ain't just whitey on the moon, the message remains the same

New Substack!
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Victor Glover, Artemis II, and the Space Race in context of American Imperialism Or... while it ain't just whitey on the moon, the message remains the same

New Substack!
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BABJ Has Something to Say to WJZ/CBS AKA, what happens when the media loses trust

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A Murder Happened at the Washington Post AKA, democracy doesn't die in darkness, it dies by getting choked out

Time to be more active on BlueSky and socials.

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if the people of earth
don't learn how to care
trouble gonna find
a nest in their hair
and invite all his friends
to come and dwell there
and they all make a home
in the people's hair

- sun ra

When the Feds Come to Your City: Standing Up to ICE Are masked agents showing up in your town to kidnap your neighbors? Want to do your part to protect each other, but don't know where to start?

Standing Up to ICE—A Guide from Chicago Organizers

crimethinc.com/StandUptoICE

Are masked agents stalking your town, looking to kidnap your neighbors?

This guide is based on the knowledge that an array of people have accumulated in Chicago over the past few months during Operation Midway Blitz.

Did you see ICE in your neighborhood? Do you know someone detained by ICE in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? Call one of our free hotlines for more information and resources. Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (DC, Maryland): (202) 335-1183 CASA (Maryland, Virginia): (888) 214-6016 If you encounter ICE, know your rights! DO carry with you proof of status and a form of local ID or proof of living here for over 2 years DO stay silent - you have the right to remain silent DO make sure a trusted friend/ relative knows your correct A-Number & country of birth and has a copy of your important documents DO create an emergency plan for you and your family Do NOT answer any questions Do NOT provide false documents Do NOT sign anything Do NOT run or flee, it can be used as a reason to detain you Scan this qr code for a list of available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the DC, MD, and VA area: bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv

Shit is still fucked, and we’re still here for you.

🔔 We have some updates on regional hotlines: the Virginia hotline is no longer operational but don’t worry if you see ICE or know someone who is detained, you can call the MSMA or @casaforall.bsky.social’s hotlines instead.

No one fights alone! 💪🏽

A "New" Frame of Doing Or... it's time to work hard, PUHLEASE

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Timeline: Trey Reed's Hanging Death at Delta State University A timeline of the known events surrounding Delta State University student Trey Reed's hanging death in Cleveland, Mississippi.

Please follow the @mississippifreepress.org for accurate fact-checked information on the Trey Reed tragedy at Delta State University. We don't deal in innuendos or sensationalism.

Rest in peace to D'Angelo, the neo-soul legend.

Please don't share the "How Does It Feel" imagery. The response to that video gave him issues...

Timeline: Trey Reed's Hanging Death at Delta State University A timeline of the known events surrounding Delta State University student Trey Reed's hanging death in Cleveland, Mississippi.

Wednesday marks one month since a group of football players found Delta State University student Trey Reed hanging in a tree on campus.

Amid swirling rumors, we've published a timeline of the known events surrounding his death and the investigations.

You really have to get your doctor’s okay before you watch the Baltimore Ravens play American football

Alright Ravens don’t start this season off with some bullshit now.

Again, this book festival looks FWAEH. See y'all there!

Author and Professor Sherri Williams discusses her book BLACK SOCIAL TELEVISION: HOW BLACK TWITTER CHANGED TELEVISION.

Black Twitter is legendary. Iconic. Hilarious. A testament to social media movements ability to create change. So this talk on the @urbanreadsbooks.bsky.social stage about it looks pretty good.
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"Come join me, SFWA Executive Director Isis Asare, Teri Clarke, Justina Ireland and Stacy Nathaniel Jackson for the panel, “Salvation: Life After Sinners (with @thehorrorwritersassociation)“ on Sept. 13 at 3 pm at the Peabody Heights Brewery on the @sfwa_inc Stage. Inspired by the music, community, and artistry of the film, the panel will discuss what salvation looks like through the lens of Horror, hoodoo, and witchcraft." IG: @somtoihezue

Again, the Sinners talk is something I must attend, and y'all should, too! (I'm also double posting this because I didn't include a link to the event on the previous thread and I feel bad about it)
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"The New York Times named it a most anticipated book. Deemed a “monumental” biography by Zadie Smith and bearing witness to “his determination to leave something behind that would ultimately become our inheritance” by Lena Waithe, CityLit welcomes NICHOLAS BOGGS and his profound new work, Baldwin: A Love Story. The first major biography of iconic figure James Baldwin in over three decades brings Jimmy to life with a deeply intimate exploration of his personal and artistic relationships."

A new biography on James Baldwin? Sign me up. I need to finish my "The Fire Next Time" book ASAP, and then branch out towards his other great works.

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Good afternoon! I'm glad y'all liked my personal picks. I realized that most of the events I'm looking forward to are from Red Emma's. So in order to make myself look less of a fan lol, I've found events from the other stages that look super cool.

full stage schedule – Baltimore Book Festival Official kickoff party for this year’s festival

There'll be PLENTY of great panels and events to deepen (or jumpstart) your love for books. Music, poetry, parties, Black Classic Press is there! @lisasnowden.bsky.social has a discussion about quantifying Black influence. There's even a zine fair. Pull up!
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Tourmaline presents "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson" in conversation with abdu mongo ali Black transgender luminary Tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable figures in LGBTQIA+ histor...

Marsha P. Johnson, despite her role and legacy in LGBTQ+ liberation and Black Queer liberation, is still an understated figure. Hopefully, that ends at this panel with the launch of Johnson's first definitive biography.
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The 26th Baltimore Book Festival returns this month! On Saturday, September 13 2025, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) will take over the SFWA stage with a full day of panels featuring SFWA members and other storytellers in the genre. Don’t miss Somto Ihezue (co-editor of Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology: Issue V) on the panel “Salvation: Life After Sinners (with HWA)” at Peabody Heights Brewery from 3 PM. Inspired by the film Sinners, the panel will discuss what salvation looks like through the lens of horror, hoodoo and witchcraft. Swipe to see the full stage schedule. Copies of Issue V will be on sale, with a book signing happening at the festival. See you there.

Sinners is a good movie. A really good movie. So knowing there's a talk about the movie and its use of hoodoo is gonna be great. Plus, a fellow Terp is on the panel!

Pam Bailey and Zeina Azzam present "We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth" in collaboration with Writers in Baltimore Schools 'Light streams out of this collection - it etches the angles and curves of Palestinian humanity' - Ta-Nehisi Coates

As the genocide in Palestine continues, it's important to hear from the youth about their conditions, their humanity, and their dreams. They are not numbers; Free Palestine.

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Spencer Ackerman presents "Iron Man Vol. 1: The Stark-Roxxon War" and "Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump" in conversation w/Cullen Enn A preeminent national-security journalist takes on the most notorious superhero of the military industrial complex

As an avid comic book reader, I'm doubly excited when there're discussions that dissect and critique culture through comics. This discussion about Iron Man and the military industrial complex has piqued my interest.
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Watching "The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords" and learning about Robert S. Abbott founded my love for the Black Press. This conversation about The Black Press with Black Press family descendants is a must for me.

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JoNina Abron-Ervin presents "Driven by the Movement: Reports from the Black Power Era" in conversation w/Paul Coates A collective portrait of the Black Power movement by a radical journalist and former Black Panther.

Currently, I'm reading "The Brother You Choose", a series of interviews and discussions between Eddie Conway (RIP) and Paul Coates, so I'm excited to see him in person and learn more about the Black Panther Party from him and author Jonina Abron-Ervin.
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Good afternoon. Next week is the Baltimore Book Festival. For the upcoming @baltimorebeat.bsky.social calendars, I couldn't fit every event in there to keep them varied with activities and whatnot. However! I'll share some events that I will be there for.

The different covers are awesome. It's like collecting variant covers of comic books. You gotta collect 'em all (but share the different covers with your friends/family/community, please. Unless it's crab night),

Issue 67 of Baltimore Beat is live! This time of the year, as summer ends and we can see the busyness of fall heading our way, it’s good to pause and appreciate it.

This issue you’ll find four different covers capturing slices of life in Patterson Park.